Until ten years ago, researchers didn’t think that giraffes had much of a social structure at all, but more contemporary research indicates that these long-necked mammals are more social than we give them credit for. Adding to this, a new study from the University of Bristol … [Read more...] about Study: Giraffes are far more socially complex than previously thought
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5 strategies to navigate moving back in with your parents
This year has derailed a myriad of plans, professional and otherwise, for countless people. For some, this may mean asking mom and dad for a bit of financial support, or maybe even moving back in with them while things get sorted out. Lynsey Romo, an associate professor of … [Read more...] about 5 strategies to navigate moving back in with your parents
Celebrate and honor your heritage by preserving family recipes
Montreal sisters Helen and Billie Bitzas were struggling with a challenge that is likely not unfamiliar to many first-generation immigrants: recreating their parents’ traditional dishes in their own kitchens. Every time they attempted to pull together one of their family’s … [Read more...] about Celebrate and honor your heritage by preserving family recipes
Disney+ protects kids from watching its old content with racist stereotypes
The pandemic relieves us of a lot of guilt when we choose to indulge in television series and movie marathons in our spare time. Many families with kids (and even those without) are probably enjoying Disney’s relatively new streaming platform Disney+, which allows us to watch all … [Read more...] about Disney+ protects kids from watching its old content with racist stereotypes
Zoom will offer unlimited video chats for several holiday celebrations
In a bid to make it easier to spend time with distant friends and family on Thanksgiving, during the holiday, Zoom lifted the standard 40-minute limit on its video chats. Now the company has announced it will do the same over the upcoming festive season so people can socialize … [Read more...] about Zoom will offer unlimited video chats for several holiday celebrations